| Acronym | Meaning |
| SNRNP | Small Nuclear Ribonucleo Protein Particle |
| IOM | Institute Of Medicine |
| BSCS | Biological Sciences Curriculum Study |
| AGSG | Alliance Of Genetic Support Groups (now Genetic Alliance) |
| AHA | American Heart Association |
| GSDB | Genome Sequence Data Base |
| GDB/OMIM | Genome Database/Online Mendelian Inheritance In Man |
| GPI | Genetics And Public Issues Program |
| RARA | Retinoic Acid Receptor |
| YAC | Yeast Artificial Chromosome |